eReaders in Schools?
Based on my own experiences, as well as attached info, I’m prepared to recommend the B&N Nook WiFi ($149) for school district use. Here’s why I think it’s the best choice (over the Amazon Kindle):
- Nook works with Calibre, a free tool for managing and converting content to work on the Nook
- The Nook is compatible—like the iPad—with the standard ePub ebook format (other tools like Kindle are not).
- It’s much less expensive than iPad which also reads ePub with Stanza
- Hundreds of Classics, required reading content are available in a format viewable on the Nook
- WiFi version lacks an internet browser
- Single function device (reading, audio)
What am I missing?
eReaders in Schools
KINDLE 2 WiFi
NoOK WiFi (Recommended)
Price
$139.00
$149.00
Dimensions
8x5.3x0.36
7.7x4.9x.5
Weight
10.2oz
11.2 oz
Wireless
WiFi
Yes only WiFi
Connectivity
USB 2.0
USB multiple syncs
Screen Size
6” 16 level gray scale
6” 16 level grayscale
Resolution
800x600
480x144
Touch Screen
No
Yes
Keyboard
Yes
No
MP3 Player
Yes
Yes
Memory
2Gb (1500 books)
2Gb Flash
Slots
MicroSD
Battery Time
up to 2 weeks
10 days
Supported ebook Formats
AZW,txt,mobi,prc,aa,mp3
PDF, EPUB, eReader, PDB, JPG, GIF, PNG, MP3
Other formats supported with Calibre (free) Converter: LIT, HTML, MOBI
Additional Features
Browser,
Kindle allows owner to check email and news,
Non replaceable battery
- Can be unregistered
- Not allow shopping in bookstore;
- No Browser
- MAC or PC
- Only allows shopping in B&N store
- Can turn off WiFi or place in Airplane mode.
- Replaceable battery
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